Strathcarron Hospice

07/03/2026

🏅Thank you Central FM and Estate Agents for recognising the remarkable difference our volunteers make to the Hospice 🩵

⭐️We would nominate all our amazing volunteers if we could…

But it's not up to us…it's up to you!

Nominate your Strathcarron Hospice Volunteer of the Year ➡️https://www.centralfm.co.uk/central-fm-awards-2026/strathcarron-volunteer-of-the-year-with-homes-for-you/

https://homesforyou.uk

The Central FM Awards return for 2026 and you can nominate NOW!!!

This is YOUR chance to make sure the heroes in your life and community are recognised by the Forth Valley and beyond…

Strathcarron Hospice is Central FM’s chosen charity and we are delighted to bring you the Strathcarron Volunteer of The Year Award in partnership with Homes for You Estate Agents.

The Strathcarron Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award is given in recognition of the dedication and commitment made by an individual to their local hospice

Is there someone who freely devotes their time to work for Strathcarron?

Perhaps someone who volunteers in one of the shops?

Or it could be a person who tirelessly fundraises for the Hospice.

We want to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that Strathcarron receives from all the volunteers.

NOMINATE NOW AT : https://www.centralfm.co.uk/central-fm-awards-2026/strathcarron-volunteer-of-the-year-with-homes-for-you/

The Strathcarron Hospice Volunteer of the Year Award with Homes for You- Your Local Property Experts

07/03/2026

🤩 Check out this week's Saturday hot retail pics!

😍 Which is your favourite? Designer jacket .... or beautiful shoes & bag?

💨 They are out on our shop floors today - be fast before they are gone!

🏷️ Our winter coats and knitwear are currently 25% off the ticketed price, get a bargain while you can!

☎️ Please contact the store directly for availability and any further info about the items.

👗 We have a fantastic range of quality preloved and new with tags items in our Strathcarron Shops.

❤️ By shopping with us, you help us to continue our vital work - every pound makes a difference. Tag us in a photo if you buy one of our hot picks, we would love to see how you dress them.

06/03/2026

⭐ Bill is encouraging others to take on a challenge (or two) for Strathcarron Hospice’s 45th anniversary year - after signing up to take part in an incredible eleven fundraising events (so far) in memory of his wife Gabby.

Gabby was admitted to Strathcarron Hospice on 19 July 2024.

✅️ Within 24 hours of her arrival, Gabby had signed Bill up to do four Strathcarron fundraising events to give back to the place that was caring for her.

In 2024 this included a zipslide across the River Clyde, a 10K and for 2025, a skydive & a 10-day trek challenge in Kerala, India.

🗨️ Bill, from Cumbernauld, said: “Gabby was a very positive, outgoing caring person. She was always looking to try and help everyone and anyone. When she got sick, she never complained once. Gabby was always thinking about how other people felt. She didn’t want anyone to think of her differently, she wanted their memories to be of her before she got sick and not how she was the last few weeks and days of her wonderful life.

"From the first day we arrived at Strathcarron, the support we were given was immense.

“We used to donate to the hospice retail shops and buy from them, and we knew the Hospice received funding, but didn’t realise there was such a big gulf to make up in donations and fundraising.

“Within 24 hours of being here, Gabby had signed me up for four events – she wanted to give something back.

“You never want to see anyone you love to go into the Hospice, but when we were there, you couldn’t fault the care – mentally and physically. I will never forget it.

“Ultimately, we both knew what was coming, but didn’t want to say it out loud.

“Gabby fell asleep on 24 August 2024. She was a wonderful woman … I miss her more than I can express.”

Read Gabby and Bill's story here ➡️ https://buff.ly/XpkIpQt

ℹ️ Find out more about signing up to support Strathcarron Hospice as part of our 45th anniversary ➡️https://buff.ly/k7c0HO1

05/03/2026

Join our Round the Block with Ron Challenge this April as we 'CELEBRATE 45' years of Strathcarron by completing 45 miles and raise money for your local hospice!

Run, Ride or walk - you decide!

🚶‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ 🚴‍♂️

Sign up today and aim to raise a target of £100 to help us to continue to care for local people.

With your support, we can care for more patients and families who need us at the most difficult time.

Register here ➡️ https://buff.ly/MvhEzCC

04/03/2026

We are overwhelmed and delighted to have won Charity of the Year at the Stirling Business Awards!

Thank you for everyone who voted for us 🩵

Go Forth Stirling business improvement district

🏆 Strathcarron Hospice – Charity of the Year

Another inspiring winner this evening…

Congratulations to Strathcarron – Charity of the Year

A vital organisation supporting so many across our community.

Stirling has spoken 👏

04/03/2026

💡 Did you know Strathcarron Hospice has a specialist lymphoedema and lipoedema service for those affected by the condition across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth?

🏊‍♂️ To mark 'Celebrate 45’ – the 45th anniversary of Strathcarron Hospice – some of our lipoedema patients met for swimming and movement at Stirling Highland Hotel.

This gathering provided an opportunity for those with the condition to meet and chat with others and celebrate the support and care provided by Strathcarron Hospice.

🏊‍♂️One patient swam 450 metres during the session to show her support!

🗨️ Lipoedema patient Aileen, said: “I was diagnosed in December 2024 with lipoedema by my GP and was referred to the specialist service at the Hospice. I had never even heard of the condition before.

"I met with one of the specialists Yolande and she was amazing. She really put me at ease.

"I had always believed I just had big legs, but she explained all about the condition and gave me some amazing advice. Knowing that it’s not my fault has helped my confidence increase.

"The treatment has been super and the team is always very supportive. I couldn’t speak highly enough about them – the care I have received has been marvellous.”

💙 Strathcarron Hospice would like to thank for hosting the Celebrate 45 community activity.

ℹ️If you have been touched by the support of Strathcarron and would like to mark it in some way this year for ‘Celebrate 45 ‘ check out our website ➡️ https://buff.ly/ouyJfIx

ℹ️ Find out more about our specialist lymphoedema and lipoedema service ➡️ https://buff.ly/8t56BLD

03/03/2026

💙 For 45 years, Strathcarron has been at the heart of local communities, providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care, free of charge, to people across Forth Valley, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth.

We are in your community, for your community, and with your community - ensuring people can live well and die well.

We are calling on individuals, schools, community groups and businesses to play their part in ensuring their local hospice is here for the next 45 years and beyond.

Susan, Andrew and Katy from our Strathcarron team are leading by example and encouraging the community to get involved ⬇️

👟 Susan is training for Tough Mudder in June and the Strathcarron 10k in October...

📣 Andrew is volunteering with our Communications team to raise awareness of Strathcarron and Celebrate 45...

🥾 And Katy is training for our Strathcarron Angkor Wat Trek overseas challenge in November!

💡 Feeling inspired? How you can get involved:

🔵 Volunteer
🔵 Fundraise
🔵 Join a hospice challenge
🔵 Partner as a business
🔵 Use our Celebrate 45 inspiration leaflet: Packed with creative ideas to help you get started

Whether you raise £4.40, £45 or £45,000, every penny makes a difference! 💙

➡️ Register your interest here: https://buff.ly/ouyJfIx

03/03/2026

📣WIN! WIN! WIN!📣

Follow the instructions below to be in with a chance of winning 2 tickets to our fabulous 'LET'S LUNCH' event on Sunday 10 May! ⬇️

Thanks to Western Toyota for sponsoring this prize 💙🤩

🌸✨ GIVEAWAY TIME – WIN 2 TICKETS TO STRATHCARRON 'LET'S LUNCH'! ✨🌸

We’re proud sponsors of this fabulous event and Western Toyota Stirling is giving YOU the chance to enjoy an unforgettable afternoon at the Strathcarron Let's Lunch in support of Strathcarron Hospice 💖🥂

Picture great company, a fantastic atmosphere and all for an amazing cause! Winner will be announced on 31st March.

To enter:
💗 Follow our page
💗 Follow Strathcarron Hospice
💗 Like this post
💗 Tag the friend you’d bring along

Don’t miss out – enter now!

28/02/2026

🤩 Check out this week's Saturday hot retail pics!

😍 Which is your favourite? Beautiful prom dress ....or vintage tea set?

💨 They are out on our shop floors today - be fast before they are gone!

🏷️ Our winter coats and knitwear are currently 25% off the ticketed price, get a bargain while you can!

☎️ Please contact the store directly for availability and any further info about the items.

👗 We have a fantastic range of quality preloved and new with tags items in our Strathcarron Shops.

❤️ By shopping with us, you help us to continue our vital work - every pound makes a difference. Tag us in a photo if you buy one of our hot picks, we would love to see how you dress them.

27/02/2026

✨️ Give your mum something really special this Mother’s Day – a ticket to an unmissable day of fun, fizz, friends and fundraising at the Glasgow Westerwood Hotel on Sunday 10 May 2026..hosted by the fantastic !

🍾 What better way to celebrate your fabulous mum than spending a wonderful afternoon with her enjoying great entertainment, a drink on arrival, a delicious two course meal, dancing and laughter.

✨️There will be plenty of opportunities to win some amazing prizes, all while raising vital funds to support our work at Strathcarron Hospice and out in the communities we serve.

🛍️ Our retail team will also be there on the day with some gorgeous new goods for you to purchase as a treat to yourself or a special someone.

🎫 Early Bird offer £65pp valid until Friday 27 March 2026 - standard ticket £68pp.

🧧 Purchased tickets will be sent out via post, which makes this the perfect gift to yourself or a loved one!

⭐ This year we are delighted two local businesses are sponsoring our event and . Thanks to their generous support every penny of your ticket money will go towards patient care.

ℹ️ Book online at buff.ly/R8QRiEG or for further information, please contact the Fundraising Team on 01324 826 222 or fundraising@strathcarronhospice.net

26/02/2026

⚽️ Brothers Louis and Marc are set to take each other on in a charity football match in aid of Strathcarron in memory of their mum Lynne who died of a brain tumour.

The keen footballers will host the ‘Love For Lynne Charity Fundraising Match: Louis vs Marc & Friends’ on 21 March at Westfield Park, the home of .

Lynne collapsed in December 2024 and was diagnosed with a Glioblastoma brain tumour.

As her condition deteriorated, Lynne was supported at home by Strathcarron's Clinical Nurse Specialist team, before being transferred to the Hospice In-Patient unit where she died, surrounded by her loved ones, on 1 September 2025.

Louis (24) and Marc (21), alongside dad James, have chosen to fundraise for the Hospice to give something back for the exceptional care she received.

James said: “Lynne died after a 10-month illness which in all is difficult to describe. It was a devastating life event for all our family and especially our two sons.

“The Hospice requires almost £20,000 per day to function and the three of us are determined to raise that amount to honour their mum and give something back.

“Youth football and football in general has shaped our family. Marc played for Milton FC and Dunipace FC, Louis played for Milton FC and I coached both at the boys club. The boys choosing football to give back something and honour their mum felt natural and really inspiring.”

A matter of months following the death of Lynne, the family along with friends has amazingly raised over £13,200 so far, which they say has given them a shared purpose.

James added: “We have found having the fundraiser to focus on is helping us. I have struggled with it all a bit at times, as it’s really amazing to have seen all the donations coming in, but then the reason we are doing it is because Lynne is no longer here which is tough.

“The support from everyone has been humbling, It's made me very emotional.

“What we are doing is really positive though and I am proud of the boys and what they have achieved.”

The charity match will be followed by an event at Cowie Bowling Club at 6:30pm.

For tickets 📧 j_kilgannon@sky.com.

You can donate to the family's fundraiser in aid of Strathcarron here ➡️ https://www.justgiving.com/page/james-kilgannon-2?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WA

The family would like to thank , , and for sponsoring the match, and especially everyone who has donated, bid, sponsored and been so generous in memory of Lynne.

24/02/2026

🧗 Explore new heights at a brand-new illuminated adventure, the Kelpies Illuminated on Saturday 21 November 2026.

⭐ Get up close with one of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks like never before, all while raising vital funds for Strathcarron Hospice.

⭐Embark on a 1.5 hour adventure, where you'll harness up and tackle a thrilling assault course high within the head of one of these word famous horse sculptures with the illuminated Kelpie as your guide.

⭐We can't wait to see you there for an unforgettable, adrenaline pumping experience!

🔵 Registration fee - £30

🔵 Minimum fundraising target - £300

ℹ️ Find out more ➡️https://buff.ly/TTSfohV